Center for Medicare Advocacy: Statement on Proposed Appeal Rules for Hospital Observation Status
December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Dec. 23 -- The Center for Medicare Advocacy issued the following statement on Dec. 22, 2023:
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As a result of the Center for Medicare Advocacy's successful litigation, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule on December 21, 2023, to implement appeals processes for hospital patients whose status is changed from inpatient to observation. The appeals will open the door to medically necessary services in nu . . .
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As a result of the Center for Medicare Advocacy's successful litigation, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule on December 21, 2023, to implement appeals processes for hospital patients whose status is changed from inpatient to observation. The appeals will open the door to medically necessary services in nu . . .